Aravind Kailas, Policy Director at Volvo Group Advanced Technology gave this presentation at the port electrification strategies and programs webinar on April 27, 2021.

1. Port Electrification Webinar
Aravind Kailas, Ph.D.
Advanced Technology Policy Director

2. Volvo Group
Leading global manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction
equipment, and marine and industrial engines
2 Products
Trucks
85
65
%
Brands
Construction
Equipment
100
91
Buses
Engines
190+
18
Markets
Countries
Sell in
Build in

3. Volvo Group
Electrification of commercial vehicles is a critical path for
Carbon neutral society and taking off globally
Volvo Group North America
3 4/25/2021

4. 2021-04-25
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Demonstrating innovations critical to the commercial
success of battery electric trucks and equipment for goods
movement
LIGHTSproject.com
PROJECT PARTNERS

5. Volvo Group
Delivering project milestones required project partners
and others to be more nimble with their processes
• Budget for enough time and be flexible 
• Engage utility companies early in the design process
• Engage local permitting agencies early in the design process
• Pursue public funding opportunities where applicable
• Consider the entire charging ecosystem
• Train the technicians
• Outreach to first and second responders